Job Description:

Summary:

The Associate of Baseball Operations will support our Major League and Baseball Operations department with the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the department.  This is a great early role for someone interested in Front Office / Baseball Operations with exposure to MLB Rules & Regulations, CBA, player contracts, player allowances, and roster management.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about baseball, extremely organized, thrive in managing operational processes, have comfort navigating financial processes, be comfortable communicating with various stakeholders daily, and be comfortable with managing the details required for a baseball season.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the sending of and collection & tracking of required player documentation for required transactions, managing status trackers and ensuring ongoing completion of required documents with Payroll & HR

• Support Baseball Operations team in maintaining of critical operational documents, such as 40-man contact information, IL placement tracker, transactions log

• Support in the creation and distribution of coach and player-facing resources to provide valuable information on logistics and expectations

• Support in the submission and reconciliation of Major League Travel invoices and expenses to ensure all charges are reconciled correctly and timely, working with external vendor to track down outstanding issues

• Provide support for ongoing travel needs with our ML Travel Manager throughout the season in accordance with Travel processes

• Provide support for managing ongoing ML transaction checklists throughout the season

• Partner with the Baseball Operations management with tracking invoices, payments, and budget changes throughout the season across major Cost Centers

• Draft communication and updates for Major League coaches, players, and Baseball Operations department on key information throughout Spring Training and Regular Season

• Provide assistance for the player and staff allowances rules & allocation process for Spring Training and Regular Season

• Support the expense and invoice submission and review for relevant departments (Front Office, ML Travel, ML Players and Staff, and ML Clubhouses) to ensure accuracy and alignment with the budget

• Develop proficiency with the Major League Rules and Regulations and Major League CBA

• Gain exposure to key milestones of baseball calendar and roster management throughout the season

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in operational role; experience with Finance and Accounting preferred 

• Demonstrated interest or experience in baseball

• Exceptional project management skills with ability to develop and maintain trackers, communicate updates with stakeholders, and update team proactively and consistently

• Extremely detail-oriented and willing to get into the weeds to ensure compliance with MLB policies

• Self-starter who can take initiative and manage tasks and projects with minimal oversight

• Strong communicator and collaborator who is comfortable engaging with multiple different people across the organization

• Solid foundational understanding of baseball and the MLB with a strong desire to learn

At the Mets, we offer Fixed-Term, full-time employees a comprehensive range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Join us at the Mets and experience a workplace that values your growth, well-being, and contributions. Here’s what you can expect:

Health Benefits

We offer comprehensive health benefits for employees and their eligible dependents, effective on your first day—no waiting period required. We offer a variety of medical, dental, and vision options to ensure optimal coverage for you and your family.

Additionally, we provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and members of your household. This program offers confidential, no-cost support for mental, physical, and financial health.

Retirement

Plan for your future with the Mets 401(k) Savings Plan, which includes a match on your contributions (pre-tax and Roth options).

Commuting Program

Save on your commute with the Mets pre-tax commuter benefit plan, which provides tax savings on the cost of traveling to and from our offices.

Other Offerings

As a Mets employee, enjoy exclusive perks, including:

• Special pricing from selected corporate partners.

• Game day tickets at Citi Field.

• Discounts at the Mets Team Store.

• Gym discounts through Wellhub.

Travel, hotel, and more discounts through Plum Benefits.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets value the unique qualities individuals with various backgrounds and experiences can offer the organization.   Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Hourly Rate: $20-$25

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